Regions likely to encounter significant water anomalies in the coming months include: United States, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, South America, Europe, The Levant and Middle East, Coastal West Africa, Southern Africa, Tanzania, South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific. This watch list is based on ISciences' Water Security Indicator Model (WSIM) Global Water Monitor and Forecast issued 10 August 2015.
Global Precipitation and Temperature Outlook for August 2015
The global outlook for August indicates predominately warmer than average temperatures, particularly in the Middle East, southern India, and Southeast Asia. Exceptionally drier conditions are expected from southern Mexico through Central America and into northern South America, while much of the US west of the Rockies may be wetter.